Tag Archive | "design"
The Plant Pot that Walks Into the Sunlight
Created by London design group The Play Coalition, details of the plant bot’s inner workings are scarce but we suspect it uses a robot that constantly takes images of its surroundings, then evaluates whether the space next to it would have more sunlight than its current position. We’re not entirely sure whether it also senses furniture and errant pets but if it does then it’s pretty impressive.
Continue reading...Cartrider: the Shopping Trolley Trike
Thursday, October 23, 2008
The idea of dragging the kids around a supermarket normally fills most parents with dread and fear. And those who don't have children are all too aware of the struggles parents seem to face come the weekly shop, which is probably why they choose to remain sans sproglings. Enter emerging Korean designer Jaebeom Jeong, creator of the new ‘Cartrider’ – half bicycle, half shopping trolley.
Continue reading...The Recycled Newspaper Bench
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
An ambitious French furniture designer has taken an unusual approach to using recycled materials in his work, and with great effect. Oscar Lhermitte, a young designer studying at London’s Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design, has fashioned a way to use some of the thousands of [...]
Continue reading...10 Incredible Mud Structures and Citadels
Thursday, September 11, 2008
For years, and still in some places, people build their own houses, mud brick by mud brick, creating a dwelling to be proud of, something of their own. This style of vernacular architecture is common place throughout much of the world yet is seen as something of a fad in the western world, especially among those trying to lead a sustainable lifestyle.
Continue reading...Possibly the Weirdest Corner Shops in the World
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Bored with the high street shops? Looking for a somewhere different to spend your hard earned cash? Like to be disturbed and confused? Then check out the weirdest shops in the world. Deyrolle, a taxidermy shop, has got to be the most bizarre outlet in Paris, freaking out anyone who walks by.
Continue reading...Intricate Rainforest Sculptures of Olinda
Friday, August 29, 2008
Hidden deep within a lush Australian rainforest are a set of mystical Aborigine sculptures seemingly merged into the natural surroundings. Moss covered torsos of men, women and children protrude from tree trunks and boulders. Some reach heavenward with widespread wings, others envelop each other protectively – all are symbols of the relationship Aborigines have with nature.
Continue reading...Weird White Leaves Make Shanghai Building Sparkle
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Architects and interior designers are forever pushing creative boundaries and actively champion the idea of reusing and recycling space, just as Japanese architect, Nobuhiro Nakamura has done in an old hotel in Shanghai, China. Nakamura and his team from A-Asterisk have transformed what was a dark, cramped hotel into a large, welcoming, state-of-the-art office space.
Continue reading...Army of Mini Ice Figures Melt into Oblivion
Friday, August 22, 2008
Artists, generally, put an enormous amount of time and effort into their works, so when it all disappears within one day, it must be totally heart-wrenching. Brazilian artist, Nele Azevedo diligently carved hundreds of miniature ice figures as part of a recent installation only to watch them slowly melt in the heat of the day.
Continue reading...Welcome to the Brand New Environmental Graffiti
Monday, August 4, 2008
I know we haven’t published anything for a week or so, but that’s because we graffiti artists have been busy at work creating the brand new layout of Environmental Graffiti – we hope you like it! The design was created by Antonello Romano (graphic design) and implemented by Alfred Armstrong’s Likemind (web development company). They are both awesome and I’d highly recommend them. We’d also really appreciate your feedback.
Continue reading...Natural Designs Series: Old Man’s Face Appears and Vanishes on Mountain Rock
Friday, June 6, 2008
In the second part of our Natural Design series, Environmental Graffiti reporter Vlad Jecan explores the natural phenomenon of the Great Stone Face. For previous articles in the series click here Image via Wikipedia Two centuries ago people spotted a rather unusual rock formation. When viewed from [...]
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
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